Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2561 289Record 1 Catalog#
2561 290Record 2 Catalog#
2561 291Record 3 Catalog#
Vinyl pressings
Der Freischütz
by Carl Maria von Weber · 1973
20 pressings10 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Der Freischütz was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Der Freischütz
7 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 046
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 046
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071Deutsche Grammophon 2709 046
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2561 289=5 S 1 Ⓟ 1973 320 1 PRunout side A
2561 289=5 S 2 Ⓟ 1973 320 1 NRunout side B
2561 290=4 S 3 Ⓟ 1973 320 1 KRunout side C
2561 290=2 S 4 Ⓟ 1973 320 8 GRunout side D
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071Deutsche Grammophon 2709 046
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2561 289=5 S 1 Ⓟ 1973 320 1 PRunout side A
2561 289=5 S 2 Ⓟ 1973 320 1 NRunout side B
2561 290=4 S 3 Ⓟ 1973 320 1 KRunout side C
2561 290=2 S 4 Ⓟ 1973 320 8 GRunout side D
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 046First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 046First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071 / Deutsche Grammophon 2709 046First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071 / Deutsche Grammophon 2709 046First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 9721/3First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1974 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 63320LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 431-433LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 27 20 071LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 12 2201-03LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon 2511 289~91LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1988 | Argentina | Deutsche Grammophon 415 432-1LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071LP, Stereo, Box Set, Repress | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 8158/60LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 175 504/506LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Der Freischütz (Romantische Oper In Drei Aufzügen)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Freischütz are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Der Freischütz are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1988.
When was Der Freischütz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, UK, Japan. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2720 071.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Freischütz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2720 071, 2709 046, MG 9721/3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2561 289 and 2561 290. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Freischütz on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
